Abt. Associates Inc., a US-based company, is implementing USAID–funded President’s Malaria Initiative Evolve project. The project supports the implementation of malaria vector control strategies such as bednet distribution and indoor residual spraying (IRS). In Ghana, Abt has been implementing IRS in the northern areas since 2011 and is currently preparing for the 2024 IRS campaign under the PMI Evolve Project, Ghana.
For the PMI Evolve project, Abt Associates is seeking qualified individuals to fill the temporary position of Logistics Assistant at each of the districts below. Candidates residing in these locations have an added advantage. Successful candidates will be contracted for up to 3 months
Please note, that the project will not hire people under the government payroll or employed by any other organization.
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| DISTRICT | OPERATIONAL SITES |
| Kumbungu | Kumbungu |
| Chereponi | Chereponi |
| West Mamprusi | Wungu |
| Mamprugu Moagduri | Kubori |
| East Mamprusi | Gambaga |
| Bunkpurugu-Nakpanduri/ Yunyoo-Nasuan | Bunkpurugu |
| Karaga | Karaga |
| Gushegu | Gushegu |
| Tatale-Sanguli | Tatale |
Prior to recruitment, selected candidates will go through training to get oriented to the job tasks and responsibilities. Logistics Assistants will be supervised by the District IRS Coordinator and report to the Logistics & Warehouse coordinator and Procurement and Manager.
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Responsibilities of Logistics Assistants
- Manage all inventory received for IRS in the assigned district daily.
- Responsible for compliance to complete all paperwork required at each stage of the supply chain in the district where applicable
- Prepare weekly logistic and supply needs tracker for each operational site of the district.
- Supervise management of the district storerooms to make sure they are in compliance with the best warehouse and inventory management practices
- Prepare inventory requests and follow up on the requests
- Prepare monthly inventory status reports
- Work closely with store assistants to serialize insecticides using barcoding system
- Work closely with store assistants to ensure proper inventory movement documentation and sufficient supply of materials at all times during IRS campaign.
- Work closely with store assistants and site managers to demobilize all sites and send all designated IRS materials to the district store
- Ensure all forms of solid waste are transported from site stores to district stores and onward transportation to Tamale regional warehouse.
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Required Skills or Experience
- Minimum of Higher National Diploma in purchasing and supply or another relevant field
- Previous experience in logistics management is preferred
- Good communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Team player able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Must have basic computer literacy with a good understanding and use of MS Office applications and experience of operating electronic gadgets such as tablets and smartphones
- Previous work experience in IRS may serve as an added advantage
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How To Apply: Logistics Assistants at Abt Associates
Select a preferred district from the list provided above and state it in your application letter. Include the job title you are applying for in the letter.
Application letters that do not have specific district and job title indicated will not be considered.
To apply, submit an application letter and CV address to “Through the Vector Control Manager” PMI Evolve Project, Ghana- Tamale, using one of the instructions below:
- Email application to the following address: pmievolve.logistics@gmail.com. Indicate the position and preferred district in the subject line of the email. Emails without district and Job title will not be considered.
- Deliver the application by hand to the Abt/PMI Evolve Project office located near the former VSO office off the SSNIT Road BB Gas Junction, Tamale.
- Submit application and CV to the security guards at the district or sub-district office of the PMI Evolve Project in the aforementioned districts.
- Deliver application and CV by hand to the Ghana Health Service district or sub-district office or the District Assembly.
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Females are strongly encouraged to apply!!!
Note: the project will not hire people under government pay roll or employed by any other organization
The deadline for submission of applications is 5:00PM Thursday November 30, 2023.
Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
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